As the 2010 FIFA World Cup quickly approaches the half-way mark, initial glitches have been ironed out and the competition is progressing magnificently, says the CEO of the Local Organising Committee, Danny Jordaan.
Government Communication and Information Systems (GCIS) has extended its 2010 FIFA World Cup™ website(http://www.sa2010.gov.za/) onto a mobile platform (m.sa2010.gov.za) allowing fans access to football information from their cellphones.
Government has congratulated Bafana Bafana on their performance against Mexico and the people of South Africa for the organised and professional manner in which they came to the historic Opening Match of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Cabinet has welcomed the announcement of the 23-man squad due to represent South Africa at the FIFA World Cup spectacle in a week’s time, and has wished the team well.
Ministers, deputy ministers and LOC dignitaries will participate in football matches at the Union Buildings as part of the celebrations for the hosting of what promises to be the best World Cup ever.
Cabinet has resolved that no minister will accept any form of payment for their role in the Local Organising Committee for the FIFA World Cup, said government spokesperson Themba Maseko.
With less than 50 days to go to before the kick-off of the biggest soccer spectacle, Cabinet says the recent ticket frenzy was an indication that the country is ready and excited to host the World Cup.
The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) tasked to oversee government’s preparation for the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup has expressed satisfaction at the progress made ahead of the tournament.
Cabinet has congratulated the Local Organising Committee for organising and hosting one of the most successful Fifa Confederations Cup tournament ever.
Local Organising Committee Chief Executive Officer Danny Jordaan, is confident there will be an improvement in the number of South African soccer fans filling up stadiums during the remaining Fifa Confederations Cup matches.
